Kenneth J. White

1953 - 2025

Kenneth J. White
Born: July 5, 1953
Died: October 19, 2025
Kenneth John White, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, Illinois. Ken was born on July 5, 1953 in Dixon, IL, the son of Irene (McGraw) White. On May 4, 1990, he married Kayla Sachs in Rochelle and lovingly embraced the role of dad to Jeremy and Lexi. He worked at Ryder and now Linage for almost 40 years.
Ken enjoyed spending time with his family whether it was a family cookout where he could grill or the yearly trip to Florida with Larry, Rita and family. Ken loved being with his family. He had many extended friends that he loved spending time with. He had a knack for making a friend no matter where he went. He had a way to talk to people like he had known them for years.
He was the best grandpa. You could always count on him to be in the stands watching his granddaughters playing sports or attending every school function they had. They were his pride and joy. He enjoyed reminiscing stories from the days he coached his children on the baseball fields and basketball courts. Being able to talk about their accomplishments made him so proud.
He had a passion for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears to which you would always hear him say, "There's always next year." He enjoyed fishing in Hayward, WI and Kentucky Lake.
Ken had a heart of gold and was always just a phone call away, ready to lend a hand or a listening ear. He was a kind soul who would help anyone he could. Ken would want you to remember to hug your grandchildren, and enjoy a cosmic "grandpa" brownie, one of his favorite treats.
Ken was preceded in death by his mother, Irene; brothers: Don and Rick; sister, Chellie and grandson, Peter.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kayla of Rochelle; six children: Jeremy (Erica) Sachs, Lexi (Phil) Frankenberry, Kenneth White, Jr., Amy (Rob) Young, Sharon (Jim) Miller and Lindsay (John) Spinelli; 15 grandchildren: Kendall and Halle Sachs, Kendell and Charlie Frankenberry, Austin and Brody White, Tyler, Ryan, Kasey and Tucker Young, Christopher and Kristin Miller and Aiden, Gavin and Roman Spinelli; and four great grandchildren: Quinn, Daniella, Grey and Hudson.
The memorial visitation will be from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M., Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 P.M., with Pastor Joy Alsop officiating. Private family burial will be on Monday at the Ashton Cemetery in Ashton, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.